Private Half day Tour to West bank

★5.0(392 reviews)Luxor6 hoursPickup availableFree cancellation

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Overview

Explore Luxor’s legendary West Bank on a fascinating half-day tour to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Descend into the royal tombs of ancient pharaohs, admire the stunning mortuary temple of Egypt’s most powerful female ruler, and stand before the towering statues of Amenhotep III. Travel in comfort in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Your licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide will bring ancient history to life with engaging stories, detailed explanations, and insider knowledge, ensuring an unforgettable and enriching experience in the heart of ancient Thebes.

What you'll see

Valley of the Kings
2 hours
Step into the heart of ancient Egypt and discover the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom pharaohs. Hidden deep within the Theban mountains on Luxor’s West Bank, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to more than 60 magnificent tombs, including the world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun. Carved directly into the limestone cliffs, these tombs are masterpieces of ancient art and engineering. As you descend into the underground chambers, you will witness vibrant hieroglyphics, detailed wall paintings, and sacred texts from the Book of the Dead that were designed to guide the pharaohs safely into the afterlife.
Temple of Hatshepsut
1 hour
The mortuary temple of Hatshepsut is a mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Located opposite the city of Luxor, it is considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture
Colossi of Memnon
10 minutes
Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, which stand at the front of the ruined Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III

What's included

Egyptology tour guide
Entrance fees
bottled water during your tours
Pick up from your hotel with private vehicle
The tickets of Kings Valley including three tombs according to the Ministry of Tourism instruction.

Not included

Gratuities
Any Extra tombs

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveller reviews

5.0★392 reviews

Excellent Guide for Luxor’s West Bank

Seyed was an absolutely fantastic guide – competent, patient, and always taking the time to give clear, detailed explanations. Even though guides aren’t allowed inside the tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Seyed prepared us thoroughly beforehand so we could fully appreciate what we were seeing. He also helped us navigate ticket purchases and other logistics without any stress. The absolute highlight was Medinet Habu temple, which he brought to life with his knowledge. Thank you, Seyed, for being such a great companion! Highly recommended.

Kresimir_CRO · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Amazing service

My experience was amazing. I learned a lot of about local culture and history. I recommend 100% Mr Sayed and Ammar. They provided an amazing service and took care of my experience.

matheusz379 · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

PERFECT West Bank Tour with Angie and Ahmed

I really cannot say enough about how great my tour was today with Angie, and driver Ahmed. They were prompt to pick me up from my hotel with a clean car, and communicative on WhatsApp. Angie explained Egyptian History confidently as we passed them giving me great insight into the many stories around me, and in great detail at each stop giving me context that brought the stories to life. She answered all of my questions and asked me many about my own life and time in Egypt, making me feel like I wasn't just a customer. Beyond her amazing knowledge and incredible vibe, she took care to help me avoid the hasslers. She pushed her way through, told me what things were worth money if I wanted them, and overall made me feel taken care of. I've had guides that didn't seem like they knew anything beyond the short scripts at the sites on the list, I've had sketchy drivers in Egypt, I've had guides push me into the stalls and leave me with the vendors (that they knew) to get charged a lot. Angie and Ahmed were none of those. They were the perfect experience and represent some of the best of Egypt and I am really happy I got them today. Thank you!

nelano · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Morning in The valley of the kings

We spent a great morning with Sayed as our guide and Mahmoud driving visiting the West Bank in Luxor. Sayed was very knowledgeable and informative and tailored the visit to The Valley of the Kings and the West Bank so that we saw the best tombs and sights. The trip was in air conditioned transport and Mahmoud was a friendly and careful driver. We can absolutely recommend this company and trip.

V7301JAelisabethm · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Highly recommended tour guide

I can highly recommend Annie who was our tour guide for our trip to the valley of the king and others, she was most professional and explained all the sites in great and interesting details. She is very knowledgable of her subject. She was very considerate of our needs. She was fun to be with . Thank you Angie and driver Amaar

gerhardfO5572DD · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Best way to do Luxor West Bank

Great tour, and well worth doing private, Emad and Ammar were a great guide and driver combo

Luke_Pecorelli · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

THE Luxor West Bank Experience

I had a fantastic solo private tour with guide Sayed Gamal and driver Salah at Luxor's West Bank. The logistics were seamless with Sayed’s prior day WhatsApp introduction, to the morning hotel pickup, and all the way through each site visit. Sayed has an immediate friendly demeanor and blew me away with the scope and depth of knowledge. In the Valley of Kings, the experience included admission fees for 3 tombs and Sayed recommended any additional open tombs for an additional fee. While not accompanying me into the tombs (which can be crowded and slow to navigate), he provides in depth commentary immediately prior while standing in the tomb queue and encouraged me to take photos for an exit debrief and question round. Salah was very friendly as well and provided an immaculate vehicle for stress free transport between sites. This is a highly recommended tour with great value.

dony599 · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Informative and Reliable

Very informative, easy to understand, answers all questions, reliable.

janhavis2026 · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

West Bank tour

Mena was an excellent guide, very informative and entertaining

seyonaad · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

Valley of the Kings Tour

Amazing experience, so much history learnt and had the perfect touch of depth and detail without overloading with information. Definitely recommend!

rijulk2026 · Apr 2026 · via Tripadvisor

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